Why hackers moved from YouTube Music to Bandcamp

1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.

YouTube Music 1 hacker criticizes it
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Bandcamp 1 hacker recommends it

What hackers said about the move

“I also switched from YT Music to Navidrome + Bandcamp.”
N-Krause, 2026-01-14original comment ↗

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YouTube Music vs Bandcamp

YouTube MusicBandcamp
Hackers who recommend01
Hackers who criticize10
Moved away from it10
Moved to it01

Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.

Criticism of YouTube Music

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Praise for Bandcamp

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Other moves from YouTube Music

Other moves to Bandcamp